Does Psychodrama Affect Perceived Stress Anxiety-Depression Scores and Saliva Cortisol in Patients with Depression?

摘要

ObjectiveLittle is known about the effects of psychodrama group therapy on the level of stress, anxiety and depression of the group members, and the biological markers of stress. The aim of this study test cortisol level as a biological reflection of some mental characteristics gained by the psychodrama method in coping with stress.